User Manual

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ART-NET NODE NAME
The Art-Net protocol supports device naming which can make larger installations more manageable. Both Short Name (17
characters) and Long Name (63 characters) for an eDMX Device can be modified using the Advanced | Edit Node Name dialog.
FACTORY RESET
This is a last resort option if for whatever reason incorrect or forgotten device network settings have rendered your device
unusable. A word of warning – this function will factory reset *ALL* eDMX devices on your network so it’s critical to separate off
the device requiring reset. We recommend directly connecting a computer and eDMX device using a crossover cable so there’s
no chance of additional eDMX devices accidentally being reset too.
Several warnings are presented before the command is sent.
6. PORTS, MERGING, PRIORITY AND DMX INPUT
PORTS AND MERGING
Each DMX Port is fully independent which allows for configurations including setting multiple ports to the same universe. A
commonly used configuration for eDMX2 PRO is 2x isolated DMX512 outputs of the same universe, thus turning the eDMX2 into
a 1 universe Art-Net/sACN node + 2 port isolated splitter in one.
eDMX Products are capable of several advanced merging and stream selection functions usually only found on high priced
equipment. Support for both HTP (Highest Takes Precedence) and LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) merging of 2 sources producing
a single DMX512 output thus permitting 2 controllers to co-exist for 1 lighting rig. To achieve DMX stream merging simply send 2
Art-Net or sACN streams with the same Universe ID and configure the applicable merge scheme HTP or LTP. If the number of
sources exceeds 2 only the first 2 will be processed and all others are dropped. Possible merging sources are: